Neowin News Feed for: Firaxis

The next Future Games Show event on August 21 will include even more Civilization VII info

John Callaham — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 17:16:01 +0000

The Future Games Show will hold another streaming event on August 21 and will include some deep-dive interviews with team members of the upcoming Civilization VII game from Firaxis. Read more...

Civilization VII confirmed for 2025 on PC and consoles; full gameplay reveal in August

John Callaham — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 21:36:01 +0000

As previously leaked earlier today, Firaxis and 2K Games will launch Civilization VII sometime in 2025 for both PC and consoles. A full gameplay reveal will be made sometime in August 2024. Read more...

Marvel's Midnight Suns gets visceral footage, reveals major villains

Asher Madan — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 05:34:01 +0000

Today, developer Firaxis revealed new gameplay from Marvel's Midnight Suns. It's a tactical adventure that lets you create your own hero to tackle one of the greatest threats in the universe. Read more...

Kublai Khan heads to Civilization VI as a leader for both China and Mongolia

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 16:58:01 +0000

Soon after unveiling details of Vietnam, Firaxis today detailed the next leader hitting Civilization VI, Kublai Khan. He can be used across both China and Mongolia as an alternate leader. Read more...

Civilization VI: New Frontier Pass' new Vietnam faction detailed by Firaxis

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:16:01 +0000

The latest DLC pack incoming to Civilization VI as a part of its New Frontier Pass includes Vietnam as a brand new civilization. Firaxis today detailed how this terrain-focused flexible faction plays. Read more...

Babylon heads to Civilization VI: New Frontier as a new Science-focused civ

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:08:01 +0000

The latest DLC pack heading to Civilization VI comes with Babylon, a Science-focused civilization that has a unique way of unlocking technologies. The DLC is a part of the New Frontier season pass. Read more...

Civilization VI: Gathering Storm brings a new leader for both England and France

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:18:01 +0000

Firaxis revealed a new leader that can lead two civilization today, a first for the Civilization franchise. Coming with the Gathering Storm expansion, the leader can be used on England or France. Read more...

Phoenicia sails to Civilization VI along with Gathering Storm expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:32:01 +0000

Coming to Civilization VI as part of the Gathering Storm expansion with a major sea focus is Phoenicia. This new civilization also has the unique ability to switch the capital to its other cities. Read more...

Ottomans come prepared for war with Civilization VI: Gathering Storm expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 22 Jan 2019 17:16:01 +0000

With a month to go before Civilization VI's second expansion, Gathering Storm, launches, Firaxis has now revealed the Ottomans as one of the eight new civilizations coming to the game. Read more...

Sweden comes to Civilization VI: Gathering Storm with Nobel Prizes

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:00:02 +0000

Civilization VI is getting Sweden as a brand new civilization with the upcoming Gathering Storm expansion. Led by Kristina, the new faction comes with Nobel Prizes and Open-Air Museums. Read more...

Mali heads to Civilization VI with Gathering Storm as a new desert-based empire

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:42:01 +0000

The newest civilization revealed for Civilization VI's upcoming Gathering Storm expansion is the Mali. This desert-based and gold-focused empire is poised to buy out everything it needs. Read more...

Civilization VI: Gathering Storm also brings the Inca with a strong mountain focus

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:30:01 +0000

The Inca has been announced as a new civilization heading to Civilization VI with its upcoming Gathering Storm expansion. The faction is heavily focused on building its cities on mountain regions. Read more...

Canada is peacefully making its way to Civilization VI: Gathering Storm

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 11 Dec 2018 16:38:01 +0000

Firaxis has added Canada to Civilization VI: Gathering Storm's roster as a new faction that it will be bringing along next year. The civilization will have a difficult time starting wars. Read more...

The Maori arrives to Civilization VI from the seas with Gathering Storm expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:20:01 +0000

A very early-game strong civilization was announced for Civilization VI: Gathering Storm today. The Maori begins the game in the ocean and comes included with sailing and shipbuilding technologies. Read more...

Hungary is heading to Civilization VI with Gathering Storm expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 27 Nov 2018 17:16:01 +0000

One of the eight new civilizations incoming to Sid Meier's Civilization VI as a part of the Gathering Storm expansion was revealed today to be Hungary, leading the charge with the Hussars. Read more...

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is now available on iPhone

Vishal Laul — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 19:30:01 +0000

Aspyr Media has managed to port the Firaxis-developed turn-based strategy game to the iPhone, just as it did it for iPad last year. There are many UI changes to make the experience intuitive. Read more...

Civilization VI announced for the Nintendo Switch

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Fri, 07 Sep 2018 12:46:01 +0000

The popular turn-based strategy title of Firaxis Games will be available on the Nintendo Switch later this year. The port comes with four bonus civilization and scenario packs alongside the base game. Read more...

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion is now available on Windows

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 08 Feb 2018 11:16:01 +0000

Civilization VI's debut major expansion, Rise and Fall, has been released on Windows, bringing a score of new features such as great ages, governors, along with new civilizations, and more. Read more...

The Zulu heads to Civilization VI with Rise and Fall, Shaka returns as leader

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 06 Feb 2018 17:38:01 +0000

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion will launch in two days, and Firaxis has unveiled the Zulu as the newest civilization heading to the game with the expansion. The civilization is led by Shaka. Read more...

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall introduces the Mapuche to the series

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 30 Jan 2018 16:19:40 +0000

Firaxis has announced the seventh new civilization heading to Civilization VI: Rise and Fall expansion as the Mapuche, a first for the series. The expansion is only a week away from its launch. Read more...

Scotland incoming to Civilization VI: Rise and Fall with golf courses

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 17:06:01 +0000

The newest civilization to be announced for Civilization VI's upcoming expansion, Rise and Fall, is Scotland. The expansion's release date is fast approaching, with only a couple of weeks left. Read more...

New Civ VI video details all the changes coming in Rise and Fall expansion

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 16 Jan 2018 21:16:05 +0000

A new video uploaded to the strategy game's YouTube channel goes over all the new systems being introduced with its first major expansion, from governors and loyalty to Dark Ages and dedications. Read more...

Firaxis is adding Georgia to Civilization: Rise and Fall expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 09 Jan 2018 18:40:02 +0000

Today, Firaxis Games announced Georgia as one of the eight new civilizations heading to Civilization VI as part of the upcoming Rise and Fall expansion. Georgia is being led by Tamar. Read more...

The Cree arrives for Civilization VI with the Rise and Fall expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 02 Jan 2018 18:26:02 +0000

Firaxis has revealed yet another civilization heading to Civilization VI with the upcoming Rise and Fall expansion. The Cree arrives as the game's first Native American civilization. Read more...

Civilization: Rise and Fall brings a new leader for India besides Gandhi

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 28 Dec 2017 12:02:02 +0000

Taking a break from unveiling new civilizations, Firaxis has announced Chandragupta as an alternative leader for India that will arrive as part of Civilization VI's upcoming Rise and Fall expansion. Read more...

Sid Meier's Civilization VI is now available on iPad

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 18:10:01 +0000

iPad users are now able to play Civilization VI's full base game thanks to the Aspyr Media port that launched today. The game is available for $29.99 as part of a launch discount via the App Store. Read more...

Civilization VI: Rise and Fall gets Mongolia, being led by Genghis Khan

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 19 Dec 2017 16:16:01 +0000

Mongolia is heading to Civilization VI next year with the game's upcoming Rise and Fall expansion. The new civilization is heavily cavalry focused and is being led by Genghis Khan. Read more...

The Netherlands confirmed for Civilization VI's upcoming expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 12 Dec 2017 17:00:01 +0000

Following the reveal of Korea last week, Firaxis has now announced the Netherlands as one of the eight new civilizations heading to Civilization VI with the upcoming Rise and Fall expansion. Read more...

Korea is coming to Civilization VI with upcoming expansion

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 05 Dec 2017 20:16:01 +0000

Civilization VI's upcoming Rise and Fall expansion is set to bring along eight brand new civilizations, and Firaxis announced today that Korea, led by Queen Seondeok, is one of them. Read more...

Firaxis announces Civilization VI's debut expansion, Rise and Fall

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 16:10:01 +0000

Civilization VI is getting its very first expansion next year, with Firaxis announcing 'Rise and Fall' today. The expansion arrives with a host of new features, eight new civilizations and more. Read more...

Civilization III: Complete Edition is free to claim on the Humble Store

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 18:48:02 +0000

The Humble Store is back with another giveaway, this time offering Sid Meier's Civilization III: Complete Edition for the low, low price of free. The complete edition includes the two expansions. Read more...

Firaxis introduces Indonesia to Civilization VI

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 17 Oct 2017 15:46:02 +0000

Following Khmer's reveal for Civilization VI yesterday, Firaxis has now come forth with Indonesia as another brand new civilization arriving for the game. Dyah Gitarja is leading Indonesia. Read more...

Khmer announced as a new civ for Civilization VI

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 16 Oct 2017 16:36:01 +0000

Firaxis has revealed Khmer as the newest DLC civilization heading to Civilization VI. King Jayavarman VII leads the Khmer, with powerful elephant-mounted ballistae and religion based abilities. Read more...

Civilization VI's Fall Update bringing religion, AI, and other improvements

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:46:01 +0000

Firaxis has announced Civilization VI's Fall 2017 Update that will revamp the game's gameplay revolving religion, adding new pantheons, units, religious combat improvements, and more. Read more...

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen demo lets you create your own propaganda posters

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 16 Aug 2017 11:20:01 +0000

XCOM 2's upcoming expansion, War of the Chosen, lets players create propaganda posters using their soldiers. Firaxis has now launched a demo of this feature for players to try out. Read more...

Nubia to join Civilization VI's roster of civilizations

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:44:01 +0000

Firaxis has announced that the latest civilization to join Civilization VI will be Nubia. The new civilization is led by the Nubian queen Amanitore and arrives with a production heavy gameplay style. Read more...

XCOM 2: War of the Chosen expansion announced at E3

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Mon, 12 Jun 2017 18:04:01 +0000

Firaxis announced a brand new expansion for its turn-based strategy game XCOM, titled War of the Chosen. The expansion adds new factions to befriend, enemies, environments, and more. Read more...

Macedon joins Persia as the second civ coming to Civilization VI in upcoming DLC

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Wed, 22 Mar 2017 21:16:01 +0000

Following the announcement of Persia for Civilization VI yesterday, Firaxis has now unveiled Macedon, being lead by Alexander the Great, as part of the upcoming double civilization DLC pack. Read more...

Firaxis announces Persia as one of the two new DLC civs coming to Civilization VI

Pulasthi Ariyasinghe — Tue, 21 Mar 2017 22:38:04 +0000

Firaxis has announced the imminent arrival of the Persian civilization for Civilization VI, with one other coming later. A free balance and bug fixing Spring update is also on the way. Read more...

Civilization V: Brave New World expansion announced

John Callaham — Sat, 16 Mar 2013 18:40:10 +0000

Developer Firaxis is developing Civilization V: Brave New World, the second expansion pack for the 2010 turn-based strategy game that's due out later this summer. Read more...